FLIGHT FIBER by Antietam Broadband Expands to Manchester, MD

FLIGHT FIBER by Antietam Broadband Expands to Manchester, MD

Fastest Residential Internet Speeds in Carroll County

Hagerstown, MD – May 13, 2025– Manchester residents and businesses have entered a new era of ultra-fast reliable internet connectivity.  The expansion of FLIGHT FIBER in Manchester is part of a $32M privately funded investment by Antietam Broadband.  FLIGHT FIBER offers a 100% fiber network delivering high-performance internet tailored to the needs of modern households and businesses.

“It was important to us to bring FLIGHT FIBER to Manchester,” said Chris Shipman, President/General Manager of Antietam Broadband. “This community is embracing technology at an incredible pace, and we know ultra-fast, reliable internet is a must-have. With the FLIGHT FIBER expansion, we are strengthening Carroll County’s digital infrastructure and are excited to fuel the county’s momentum with lightning-fast connectivity. Beyond Manchester, we will be announcing the availability of FLIGHT FIBER in additional areas of the county.”

“Manchester is a community on the rise—thriving, connected, and ready for the future,” said Melinda Smith, Mayor, Manchester, MD.  More of our residents are working remotely, launching businesses, and embracing digital learning more than ever before. Reliable, high-speed internet isn’t just a convenience—it’s the backbone of our success. The arrival of FLIGHT Fiber has unlocked new opportunities for innovation, economic growth, and everyday living creating progression, while still maintaining our small town feel as promised. This is more than just broadband—it’s a gateway to the future, and Manchester is ready to lead the way.”

Antietam Broadband is Locally Rooted, Future Focused and Community Invested. With over 110 Maryland based employees, Antietam is dedicated to giving back through active involvement in local organizations and fostering the growth and future of Carroll County.

With FLIGHT FIBER’s 100% fiber network, residents enjoy:

• LIGHTNING-FAST SPEEDS: Symmetrical speeds up to 2.5 Gig currently the fastest speeds in Carroll County.
• ROCK-SOLID RELIABILITY: Fiber stays strong enough even during peak usage, so your connection never slows down when you need it most.
• TRANSPARENT PRICING: No contracts, no hidden fees, just straightforward plans designed for your needs.
• LOCAL SUPPORT: Customer care from our locally based team.
• EXCLUSIVE PRODUCT SOLUTIONS: Enjoy access to products like FLIGHT MOBILE, DIRECTV (including video and sports programming), Smart WiFi and Business Solutions.
• Sign up for FLIGHT FIBER by calling 888-573-0004 or visiting FlightFiber.com

Carroll County businesses can partner with Antietam’s Business Solutions to design a customized suite of services and products tailored to support their unique and growing needs.

With FLIGHT FIBER’s 100% network, businesses enjoy:

• RELIABLE, RESILIENT CONNECTIVITY: Fiber broadband with enhanced security, privacy, and 24/7 support from a local Network Operations Center (NOC).
• SCALABLE SPEEDS: Bandwidth and speeds up to 100 Gig to meet growing business demands.
• CARRIER-CLASS PERFORMANCE: SLAs that guarantee network reliability and key performance metrics.
• SMART TRAFFIC ROUTING: Advanced routing ensures efficient and optimized data flow.
• ENTERPRISE-GRADE SOLUTIONS: Services include digital telephone, point-to-point/multi-point network mapping, disaster recovery, managed public cloud, colocation, managed services, and more.
• Connect with our Solutions team at 888-910-2001 to tailor services to your business needs.

Carroll County businesses can partner with Antietam’s Business Solutions to design a customized suite of services and products tailored to support their unique and growing needs.